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Summer Boarding Courses
SBC offers academic and English-language focused summer courses for students aged 9 - 18, all taught by expert tutors in prestigious venues.
DATES & FEES
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: July - August
- Age Range: 13-17
- Fees from: £4,495
- Campuses: Oxford University Colleges,Earlscliffe School,Canford School,Eton College,Rochester Independent
Program Summary
Since its foundation in 2009, Summer Boarding Courses has welcomed over 12,000 students to its summer courses in Oxford and other prestigious UK destinations. For young learners aged 13-16, SBC’s Headington Summer School offers the chance to study in one of Oxford’s most prestigious schools while learning English combined with a range of other subjects. For students aged 15-17, the Oxford College Summer school offers more intensive (25 hours tuition per week) courses in Medicine, Law, Business and International Relations. All courses have an academic focus, but it’s not all work and no play: students aged 13-16 at Headington can expect at least three excursions to local cities of interest, while those aged 15-17 in Oxford can expect at least two. All students enjoy a varied social programme, including sports and local excursions, to fill free time during the afternoons and evenings.
Program Highlights
- Live and study in genuine Oxford college or boarding school accommodation
- Small class sizes of maximum 15 students
- Safe and secure environment with friendly residential staff
- One of Oxford's original summer schools, founded in 2009
- Fun extracurricular programme
Whats Included
- Progress report and end-of-course certificate
- Varied social programme, including at least 2 full day excursions
- Accommodation and all meals
- 15+ hours tuition (Headington) and 20+ hours tuition (Oxford College) per week
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
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From £5,695
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Summer 2026
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- 8-12
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5.00 / 31 reviews
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- 6-12
- Summer 2026
- London, Oxford
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Dukes Cambridge Academic Summer School for High School Students
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5.00 / 31 reviews
- From £5,100
- 15-17
- Summer 2026
- Cambridge
Join us at the ultimate pre-university experience, a stepping stone designed to prepare you for entry into top universities for students 15-17.
Academic & English Courses at Headington Oxford
Great for:
5.00 / 31 reviews
- From £3,995
- 13-16
- Summer 2026
- Oxford
SBC's Headington Oxford program combines academic and English studies with cultural activities for ages 13-16.
Summer Boarding Courses in Prestigious Schools
Great for:
5.00 / 31 reviews
- From £3,695
- 11-15
- Summer 2026
- Oxford
SBC's International Summer Boarding Courses offer global students academic and language studies at prestigious UK schools.
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